Our Toddler Classroom
An action-packed day full of fun and purposeful play helps toddlers develop Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®. We know 1-year-olds are constantly on the move, exploring and learning through play at every turn. Primrose teachers use that energy and enthusiasm to foster cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills through engaging games and activities.
Nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts
Health & Safety
Our school is committed to high standards of safety and cleanliness as we create a caring and nurturing environment where children can thrive.
- Requiring any children or staff with respiratory illness symptoms or fever to return home and stay home until fever free for at least 24 hours
- Frequent disinfecting and sanitizing of high-touch toys
- Frequent handwashing by children and staff, which is embedded in our curriculum and daily staff protocols
- Training teachers on common signs of illness in children, and placing signage in every classroom to keep signs of illness top of mind
- Daily laundering of crib sheets for infants; for older children, individual cots and blankets are provided for each child and laundered weekly
- Ensuring appropriate teacher-student classroom ratios
- Continuous health & safety training for our staff, including first aid and CPR certification
- Maintaining an up-to-date and customized Safe School Plan posted in all classrooms for easy teacher access
Our Toddler Classroom Teachers & Staff
Chloe Hobbs
Ms. Hobbs has been working in early childhood education since 2019. As a Toddler Teacher, she enjoys helping young children build confidence, develop new skills, and discover their unique personalities in a caring and encouraging environment. She is passionate about supporting each child’s growth through meaningful relationships and engaging learning experiences.
Her favorite children’s book is A Hole in the Bottom of the Sea. Her favorite holiday is Halloween, and her favorite family tradition is opening gifts late on Christmas Eve. In her free time, she enjoys reading and watching movies. Her favorite thing about working with children is seeing all their different personalities and watching them grow.
Paige Sumners
Ms. Sumners has been working in early childhood education since 2015 and joined the Primrose School of Hendersonville team in January 2019. As a Young Toddler teacher, she loves helping children grow in their independence while creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom where they can explore and learn through everyday experiences. Originally from Hendersonville, Tennessee, she is dedicated to building strong relationships with both her students and their families.
Her favorite children’s book is Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, and she most relates to Mia the Mouse because she values teaching children the importance of citizenship and caring for others. In her free time, she enjoys shopping and her favorite food is chicken. What brings her the greatest joy is spending time with her family and the wonderful students she teaches each day.
Kyrah Shaw
Ms. Shaw has been working in early childhood education since 2016 and joined the Primrose School of Hendersonville team in May 2024. As a Toddler Teacher, she enjoys helping young children build confidence, develop new skills, and discover their unique personalities in a caring and encouraging environment. Originally from Hendersonville, Tennessee, she is passionate about supporting each child’s growth through meaningful relationships and engaging learning experiences.
Her favorite children’s book is The Cat in the Hat, and she most relates to Percy the Rooster because she values courage and encourages children to be confident as they explore the world around them. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, and her favorite food is chicken. What makes her smile most is watching each child’s personality shine as they grow and learn.
Lusi Hammond
Ms. Hammond, affectionately known as “Hammie,” has been working in early childhood education since 1999 and has been a beloved member of the Primrose School of Hendersonville family since April 2007. As a Toddler Teacher, she is known for the warmth, joy, and dedication she brings to her classroom each day. She holds a degree in Business Management from the University of Taruna Bakti in Jakarta, Indonesia, and loves helping children build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning in a nurturing environment.
Originally from Jakarta, Indonesia, Ms. Hammond’s favorite children’s book is I Love You Through and Through by Bernadette Rossetti-Shustak. She most relates to Percy the Rooster because she believes courage helps children grow and try new things. In her free time, she enjoys reading and sharing Chinese food with family and friends. What makes her smile most is being surrounded by the children she teaches and spending quality time with her family and friends.
Caitlin Justus
Ms. Justus has been working in early childhood education since 2025. As a Toddler Teacher, she enjoys helping young children build confidence, develop new skills, and discover their unique personalities in a caring and encouraging environment. She has an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and is passionate about supporting each child’s growth through meaningful relationships and engaging learning experiences.
Her favorite children’s book is I Love You, Forever. Her favorite holiday is Halloween, and she enjoys having family dinners every night. In her free time, she enjoys reading and listening to music. Her favorite thing about working with children is getting to see what their imaginations come up with.
